Journal article
Efficacy of inhaled corticosteroids for patients with asthma: a descriptive review of randomized controlled trials
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in patients with asthma based on changes in sputum eosinophil counts, through a review of relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs).Methods: Studies were retrieved from MEDLINE, EMBASE, the SYSTEM FOR INFORMATION ON GREY LITERATURE, and the INSTITUTE FOR SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION from February 1, 2003 to February 1, 2013 based on a comprehensive search strategy. Articles were …
Authors
Alabousi M; Alabousi A; Ambeault N; Riva J
Journal
University of Ottawa Journal of Medicine, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 41–50
Publisher
University of Ottawa Library
DOI
10.18192/uojm.v5i1.1266
ISSN
2292-650X